Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2021 i Marie Claire Australia

DON’T MISS On March 8, visit marieclaire.com.au and Instagram for news and videos from our International Women’s Day breakfast, presented by Coach and featuring cover star Jessica Mauboy, Australian of the Year Grace Tame, Tanya Plibersek MP and investigative journalist Jess Hill. There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help each other.” I was reminded of Madeleine Albright’s quote this week with former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins’ devastating revelation of her alleged rape in a minister’s office in Parliament House. As the details emerge of who knew what, perhaps we shouldn’t be shocked, given the appalling workplace culture for women in Canberra. And yet we are. But for me, one of the greatest disappointments is that Brittany says she sought help from women around her, including superiors…

In September 2020, Tod’s hosted the house party of our high-fashion dreams. A posse of models gathered inside Villa Necchi Campiglio – a modernist Milanese mansion designed by Piero Portaluppi – dressed in a rainbow of marigold, emerald and lilac, while Norwegian-American singer Okay Kaya crooned smooth, soft melodies. Most of us watched on from our far less lavish living rooms; the soiree was in fact a short film, The Song, which replaced the Italian house’s spring/summer 2021 runway show amid the global pandemic. But a far cry from your typical Zoom call, the lush visual spectacle epitomised creativity in crisis. “As soon as I conceived this collection, the film was already written,” explains creative director Walter Chiapponi. “It was already in my mind.” Chiapponi was announced as head of…

POLITICIAN KATE ELLIS on SEXISM IN PARLIAMENT Soon after I entered Parliament in 2004 I was approached by a political staffer at work drinks who had a question. In the coarsest possible terms, he asked how many men I had to sleep with to launch my political career. I am quietly confident that John Howard and Kevin Rudd were never asked this question, though I have no way of knowing for sure. “So what?” some people might say. Sexism, misogynist slurs, all this neanderthal nonsense happens in all walks of life. Indeed it does. It is bad when it happens anywhere. And it is bad when it happens within the nation’s number one decision-making forum, the place that wields power over us all, but where 51 per cent of the…

SINGER It’s the year 2000 and an 11-year-old Jessica Mauboy is nervously walking on stage at her first-ever singing competition: the Adelaide River Country Music Talent Show. She’s wearing a velvet vest and skirt set with a cowboy hat and hoedown boots her mum hired from a fancy-dress shop. Backstage, the other performers are tuning their guitars, comparing notes with their bands and doing vocal exercises. Mauboy doesn’t have an instrument or a band or a vocal coach, she only has her backing track on a CD. She feels out of place. Standing on the stage in front of the crowd and judges, she keeps her eyes closed as she begins to sing Shania Twain’s “Any Man of Mine”. When Mauboy opens her eyes at the end of the song,…

“Real strength comes from pushing through adversity until you arrive at a place where you feel proud of yourself” ACTIVIST When Rosie Batty talks, you listen. So when she says, “We’re all worth it,” you hear it and you believe it. “We all go through setbacks in life that can shatter your confidence and make you question your worth. I think real strength comes from pushing through adversity and putting one foot in front of the other until you arrive at a place where you feel proud of yourself,” says Batty, 59, who is a testament to that. In 2014, her 11-year-old son, Luke, was murdered by his father at a suburban cricket oval. Since then, she has had to push through adversity time and again: facing the media, addressing…

TIPPING BY ANNA GEORGE ($29.99, PENGUIN) Liv Winsome is a working mum of three sons, married to a distracted husband, and she’s losing her hair. Because of course she is. Then, if life wasn’t chaotic enough, one of her sons becomes embroiled in a sexting scandal at school. The resulting drama sends Liv down a path where she discovers the power of activism, inspiring those around her to change. DETRANSITION, BABY BY TORREY PETERS ($29.99, MURDOCH) One of the most talked-about releases of 2021, this story follows Reese, a trans woman whose ex-girlfriend, Amy, has detransitioned and is now living as a man, Ames. He misses Reese, though, so when his new lover falls pregnant, Ames suggests they all form a family and raise the baby together. What follows is…

Every wardrobe needs a timeless, well-cut blazer Swap your mini bag for a statement-making maxi tote Earthy shades of olive and rust pair beautifully with high-shine metallics Get yourself a pair of slouchy jeans – comfy, cool and easy to dre ss up or down SHOPPING Master the art of accessorising: just stack and layer your jewels…

CATER TO YOUR CURL No two heads of curls are the same, but finding your natural curl pattern will guide your haircare and styling regimen, advises Rumbie Mutsiwa, founder of the curl-specialist salon Rumbie & Co in Sydney. It’s also important to know your curl. Ranging from soft 2A bends to tight 4B coils, “the hair typing system created by [Oprah’s hairdresser] Andre Walker classifies different types of curls and how they would normally behave”, explains Mutsiwa. While variables such as lifestyle, hair density, porosity and diameter can influence strands, “curly hair is very simple” to care for, says Mutsiwa. “You just need to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.” GET YOUR BOUNCE BACK Healthy curls have integrity and resilience. They’re also naturally defined and keep their shape. Along with hydrating, “salon steam…

THE SHOE Sleek, sharp and straight to the point, this Prada heel pairs perfectly with a party skirt – but will work with your classic blue jeans, too. THE DRESS Embrace retro prints and pleats in Louis Vuitton’s Graphic Slogan Oversized T-shirt dress. THE BAG Fendi’s candy-coloured Basket bag puts a fresh spin on the traditional wicker carryall. THE T-SHIRT Inspired by the bright lights of Los Angeles, Chanel’s neon-printed tee has true star quality. THE SKIRT Why be subtle when you can have sparkle? This embellished Miu Miu design is one to covet and keep. THE TOTE So soft you could sleep on it – Coach’s new Pillow Tabby bag is a plush reimagining of the archival 1970s classic.…

Flash FORWARD Louis Vuitton makes a case for futuristic fashion with the Coussin, a luxe lambskin bag available in high-impact metallics or brights, and genderneutral by design, too. DRESSED to impress Calling budding fashion designers: we’re inviting creative kids aged 12 and under to design Barbie the outfit of her dreams, with the chance to work with designer Karen Walker to see their vision come to life – plus win prize packs valued at up to $200. See page 90 for entry details. SELF CENTRED Introducing Me.By Bendon, an offshoot of Bendon Lingerie, creating fresh and flattering underwear for every body. KICKS START Sportswear, streetwear and style continue to collide; this season sees the Dior-ID sneaker updated with contrasting coloured inserts. SHOW TIME To mark the 25th year of the…

In the spring of 1980, Wendy Walsh and her mother flew to Paris from their home in Toronto, Canada. Walsh was 17, a straight-A student who excelled at maths. She was also an aspiring model whose blonde-haired, blue-eyed, girl-next-door looks had got her noticed and invited to France by a leading modelling agency, Paris Planning. At the agency’s offices, Walsh and her mum, Ellen, were introduced to the charismatic 30-year-old boss, Gérald Marie. “I remember distinctly him fawning over my mother … He reached over and was stroking her hand, and something in my 17-year-old stomach was like, this is weird.” Later, in their hotel room, Walsh remembers her mother saying: “Oh, that man is lovely, he’s going to take care of you.” Two months later, in June 1980, Walsh…

ATHLETE Ellyse Perry feels most like herself when she’s on the cricket pitch, bat in hand, staring down a ball speeding directly at her as fast as a Porsche on the highway. “Finding sport and becoming an athlete has given me a greater sense of self-esteem. The cricket pitch is the one domain where I feel like I’m really capable of asserting myself,” says Perry, 30, who grew up in Sydney playing sport at the park with her brother until the sun went down. “As a kid, I was really shy and self-conscious – I still am in a lot of respects. My confidence is fluid, it goes up and down, but the thing that is constant and static is self-belief.” The other constant in Perry’s life is her post-match…

MODEL AND WRITER In the school playground in Papua New Guinea, Jessica Vander Leahy was never afraid to raise her voice and make her presence known. “Even as a kid, I was always direct, outspoken and self-assertive,” she says, crediting the strong women in her family for her inner confidence. “Like a lot of developing countries with patriarchal values, New Guinea can be a challenging place for a woman to live. My mum, grandma and aunties are strong women, who’ve fought against the traditional idea of what a woman is supposed to be. As they say, you become what you see.” Carrying on her family’s matriarchal legacy, Vander Leahy, 32, has become a strong woman; a wildly successful model, an in-demand writer and the founder of female empowerment platform Project…

Kelly Marie TRAN GIRL OF THE MOMENT Meet the actor carving out new ground in Hollywood It wasn’t her first time presenting at the Oscars, but Kelly Marie Tran still felt like a fish out of water when she stood on stage in 2020. “I didn’t know awards season was a thing until I became an actor,” she says now, laughing. “It felt like moving to a different planet.” To make the trip to Mars less daunting, she took her dad. “It was the best! I mean, we were drinking tequila and having a great time. We sat next to Joaquin Phoenix, right in front of Elton John and on the left was Óscar Isaac. It was crazy. I’m so grateful that I got to share that experience with him.”…

When I woke up today, my first thought was … I’m hungry. I was craving this breakfast wrap from my local cafe and after I woke up, I got it and I ate it. It was delicious. When I release a new album I feel … Nervous. Honestly, I feel like I’m putting myself out there every time I do this. It’s really scary because I know a lot of people who I’ve hurt over the years are probably going to hear these songs. I was really unwell when I wrote this record, but I changed the title from Dwell to Herald because I didn’t want it to be, “Oh, everything sucks.” I wanted to change the narrative and say, “OK, let’s be accountable, let’s start going to therapy and…

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TORTOISESHELL SUNGLASSES Swirls of chocolate and amber work like a neutral, and are a must in any sunglasses collection. BRIGHT HEELS Lift your look (and mood) with a striking coloured shoe; pointed pumps and mules are the style du jour. SQUARE - TOE BOOTS A nod to modern minimalism, blunt, angular boots have made their way off the runway and into real life. BOHO BAGS Make like a modern hippie with basket weaves, beading and crafty embellishment. DRAWSTRING BAGS Swap out structured styles for something slouchy and cinched – and surprisingly spacious, too. STOMPING BOOTS Perfectly practical with a generous side of grunge, these thick-soled boots are made for walking. SILVER CHAINS The beauty of these ’90s-inspired necklaces? They can be worn every day, as a singular statement or layered…

RED HOT The perfect matte red lip relies on application. “A lip liner in the same shade as your lipstick all over the lip keeps the look matte and holds the colour,” says Jefferyes. “Keep skin minimal and fresh and just curl lashes; you don’t need mascara.” DIOR Rouge Dior Couture Colour Refillable Lipstick in 999 Velvet, $59; Diorskin Forever Skin Correct, $65; Dior Contour Lip Liner Pencil Intense Couture Colour in 999, $45. HEAV Y METAL A metallic lipstick might sound full-on but it’s actually super flattering. “Define the lips with a pencil before you apply lipstick,” says Jefferyes. This look benefits from some definition on the eyelids using an eyeshadow in the same shade family. “It adds life to the eyes.” DIOR Rouge Blush Couture Colour Long-Wear Powder…

PROTECT Set your body up to prevent pigmentation and collagen loss by fighting free radicals with this vitamin C, zinc, niacinamide and antioxidant Kakadu plum supplement. VIDA GLOW Anti-G-Ox, $79.95. PREVENT Nix dark spots and dullness with this brightening serum of copper extracts, vitamin C and seaweed collagen for radiant, plump skin. RAWKANVAS Eternal Plumping Deep Sea & Malachite Collagen Serum, $59. TARGE T Boost dry, lacklustre skin with this 2-in-1 treatment – apply as a moisturiser by day to hydrate and illuminate; use overnight to brighten and smooth. NUDESTIX Citrus-C Mask & Daily Moisturizer, $40. VANI SHING ACT Some concealers are built to be heavy-duty spot erasers, while others bring life to tired eyes, but this morning shortcut from Napoleon Perdis does both. The newly expanded shade range combines…

Bali is recalibrating its internal clock to island time as this long lunch unfolds. It’s late December in 2020 and fashion designer Magali Pascal has joined forces with Bali tribe members Lindy Rama-Ellis and Cisco Tschurtschenthaler to celebrate the year that was. “We feel privileged to be here,” says Pascal, a French expat who lives in Seseh with her two children and Australian photographer husband Matt Neville. “When the pandemic hit, it was never a question of leaving. It feels safe. All the houses are open, we have space around us and we live outside year round.” As a fashion designer, Pascal knows how to work a COVID silver lining. She found hers wrapped around the local expat community. Among them is Tschurtschenthaler, who modelled for Pascal a decade ago,…

It happened by accident. According to Stella Tennant, her triumphant modelling debut in 1993 was a fluke. Then 23, Tennant had submitted a couple of passport photos to the fashion assistant at British Vogue for an upcoming shoot profiling a group of unorthodox English roses. With her aristocratic heritage and a bull-ring septum piercing, Tennant was the epitome of blue-blooded British cool. Still, she was shocked when she found out she’d been booked for the “London Girls” shoot. The call came through while she was on holidays in the Scottish Highlands, working on an art piece made of sheep’s wool from her family farm. Tennant nervously took an overnight train back to London for the shoot with famed fashion photographer Steven Meisel (who had just worked with Madonna on her…

In the aftermath of World War II, up-and-coming designer Christian Dior was credited with changing the face of fashion. His New Look silhouette, defined by a nipped-in waist, voluminous full skirt and rounded shoulders, was an ode to femininity – a symbol of romance and joie de vivre following years of austerity. But the designer’s immaculate, structured tailoring and stiff fabrications also offered a utilitarian twist: opulence grounded in reality. More than 70 years later, the storied French maison continues to riff on duality. The DiorDouble clutch, a key accessory from spring/summer 2021, is a true piece of luxury, but also an investment bag made to last a lifetime. On a literal level, the piece works double-duty, too: sling it across the body for hands-free ease, or carry it as…

SCAN HERE to go behind the scenes on Jessica Mauboy’s cover shoot and hear her message of empowerment.…

“Self-esteem is like a muscle: it requires maintenance to keep it in shape” CHEF, TV PRESENTER Poh Ling Yeow’s nickname as a teen was Geisha because of the thick makeup she wore. “I was very self-conscious about the way I looked,” says Ling Yeow, now 47, who moved to Australia from Malaysia when she was nine. “I was always shy, but coming to Australia and looking different to everyone else intensified things. I spent a lot of time fantasising about having blonde hair, blue eyes and long legs.” A close group of friends helped Ling Yeow with her crippling shyness, but it’s a cramp that still needs massaging. “Every time I stand in front of a camera or sit down to write a book or start a new painting, that…

WR ITER, TV PRESENTER “People can only take your self-esteem if you let them,” says Phoebe Burgess with the authority of someone who’s been there and done that. “It’s a lesson my dad [Mitchell Hooke] taught me when I was young: people only have power over you if you allow it. And now that’s what I’m trying to teach my daughter; to hold onto her self-worth even when people chip away at it.” Burgess, now a 32-year-old mum of two, still clings to her father’s words of wisdom. The past year has been a huge challenge for Burgess, whose name hit the headlines in the wake of her split from former NRL player Sam Burgess. In a candid admission, Phoebe reveals that she questioned her worth during her marriage: “[Self-doubt]…

Appropriate MARCH 15 – APRIL 10, SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY Aussie turned Hollywood actor Sam Worthington, alongside Mandy McElhinney (above left) and Lucy Bell (above right), star in this dark comedy about the buried history of the US South, told through a dysfunctional family who reunite to sort through their late father’s possessions. Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes MARCH 6 – APRIL 1 MELBOURNE THEATRE COMPANY A bracing #MeToo interpretation of the fraught relationship between a young student and her older male teacher, with a script by award-winning playwright Hannah Moscovitch. Dogged APRIL 30 – JUNE 5 GRIFFIN THEATRE COMPANY An Australian gothic play that interrogates the horror underpinning the anxiety of living on stolen country.…

1959 BARBIE’S DEBUT The brainchild of Ruth Handler, Barbie Millicent Roberts was first introduced to the world on March 9, 1959. Dressed in a black and white striped bodice with fiery red hair, she epitomised old-school glamour and was a reflection of the times. 1965 BARBIE WALKS ON THE MOON Whatever man can do, Barbie can do better – and a whole four years earlier. Such was the case when Miss Astronaut Barbie hit shelves, marking her journey to the moon long before Neil Armstrong took that famous step. She’s had more than 200 different careers since then, sticking one to the patriarchy along the way. 1967 FIRST CELEBRITY BARBIE, TWIGGY, IS UNVEI LED As well as appearing on countless magazine covers, British model Twiggy was the first celebrity to…

“Having five proud Aboriginal women featured in a major fashion magazine is a really significant moment”– Madeleine “It was funny to be able to shoot in Vaucluse House and say, ‘You know what? We’re Gadigal, this is our land’”– Miah Inside the regal walls of Vaucluse House, five Indigenous women are holding court. Dressed in gothic black dresses, the Madden sisters have congregated for a marie claire shoot, with their grandparents, Lily and Charles “Chicka” Madden, even popping in for a sneak peek. “They can spin a yarn and they were quiet the whole day because they were just in awe,” Miah tells us. “Filming in Vaucluse House, back in the day, it wouldn’t have been the Indigenous people enjoying the beautiful rooms and red carpet. So it was funny…

TOUCH OF LUXE Whether to brighten up a Zoom call or to add colour IRL, we’re pushing the go button on super-luxe lipsticks again. As the weather cools, we’re seeking tones of burgundy, ruby and russet. To make a red lip work day or night, look for matte formulations, smudge any harsh lines and pare everything else on the face right back.…

ESTÉE LAUDER ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR SYNCHRONIZED MULTI-RECOVERY COMPLEX, $110 The cult status of Estée Lauder’s beloved Advanced Night Repair remains as strong as ever, especially since its recent formulation update. The additon of Chronolux Power Signal Technology (designed to boost the skin’s natural repair), gets beauty editors’ tick of approval because it makes this overnight hyaluronic acid and antioxidant-rich serum better than ever at treating fatigue and lacklustre skin on a cellular level. Apply before bed and count on glowing, smooth and plump skin by sun-up. HERMÈS ROUGE HERMÈS L IPSTICK COLLECTION Lending its luxury craftsmanship to lips, the Hermès venture into beauty begins with a chic offering of statement lipsticks. The core collection boasts 35 shades, ranging from a daring orange inspired by Hermès’ iconic boxes to deeply chic…

Sydney CROWN TOWERS You can’t miss it. Glistening on the west side of the city like an elongated disco ball, Crown Towers – aka One Barangaroo – stands as Sydney’s latest landmark. From the very beginning, there’s been controversy and a good hit of bad timing, but as the last shrouds of scaffolding come down on this WilkinsonEyre-designed tower, we’re intrigued to find out what lies beneath the headlines, and the facade of more than 8000 individually cut glass panels. The hotel lays claim to Australia’s first six-star rating and with it comes 14 food and beverage venues, a spa, 82 private residences and a yet-to-be-licensed casino (you’ve probably heard about it). Of the 349 guest spaces, there are 327 rooms, 20 villas and two superprime villas. Each room has…

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“WHEN I WAS GROWING UP, THE ONLY WOMEN ROLE MODELS I RECALL WERE THE QUEEN OR MARY MAGDALENE” LILLIAN RUTHBARKER My grandmother Lillian had a rebellious, beautiful, free spirit – the kind that’s often thought of as an artist’s soul. She was born in 1892 and lived to be 100. As a child she caught a virus that affected her sight and hearing for the rest of her life, but her spirit remained untamed. I remember her drinking sherry, occasionally smoking and marrying for a third time in her early seventies. It sounds carefree but my grandma was already a mother of two when she had my mum late in life, and due to tragedy she became a single mum. It must have been so hard for them all on…